corroding
/kəˈroʊdɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing or undergoing slow chemical destruction, such as rusting or oxidation.
- Acid rain has a corroding effect on limestone buildings.
- The corroding battery leaked fluid onto the table.
- The corroding metal gate left orange stains on the concrete.
noun
- The process of being worn away by chemical action.
- Salt speeds up the corroding of metal in coastal areas.
- Regular painting can slow the corroding of outdoor furniture.
- The corroding of the old bridge forced the city to close it.